The Birthplace
of English Wine

Established in 1952 by Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, Hambledon Wine Estate is the Birthplace of English Wine. 70 years later, under the esteemed guidance of Berry Bros. & Rudd and Symington Family Estates, we continue to pride ourselves on our rich heritage and our shared goal: to create the Finest English Sparkling Wine.

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  • BBC
  • Conde Nast Traveller
  • The New York Times
  • The Guardian
  • Decanter
  • The Telegraph
  • GQ
  • Country & Town House
  • Harper's Bazaar
  • Tatler

Heritage & Legacy

In 1952, Major Guy Salisbury-Jones planted vines on the South Downs chalk and created England's first commercial vineyard. Over seventy years on, the same chalk terroir and the same pioneering spirit are in every bottle.

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Award Winning

Globally recognised for the outstanding quality, balance and character of our sparkling wines. 70 years of existence brings perspective, knowledge and experience.

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VISIT OUR HOME

Set inside the South Downs National Park, Hambledon's cellar door and restaurant opened in 2025. Come for a guided vineyard tour, stay for lunch, or book the private dining room. An easy day from London, Winchester or across the South East.

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★★★★★
"The Hambledon Vineyard, Première Cuvée Brut NV is a wonderful wine. A blend of the three main traditional Champagne varieties, it’s made from grapes grown in soils very similar to those found in some of the best crus of Champagne, and the result is pure pleasure."
Fred Sirieix

TASTE & TOUR

JOIN US AT THE VINEYARD THIS SPRING

With tastings, guided tours, seasonal menus and a cellar door full of interesting wines from around the world, a few hours here tends to turn into a longer afternoon. We look forward to welcoming you.

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The Restaurant

Listed in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant looks out over Hambledon's vineyard and the South Downs. The kitchen works with seasonal Hampshire produce and pairs everything with wines from the estate.

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